Nissan Ambition 2030: Four Electric Concepts Unveiled
As part of its Ambition Nissan 2030 announcement, Nissan has revealed its electrification plans for - you guessed it - 2030.
Basically, there are 23 electrified vehicles expected by the end of the current decade. Of these, 15 will be fully electric. Better yet, one will have a solid-state battery by 2028. We'll come back to all of this, but what caught our attention was the unveiling of four rather eye-catching concepts: Meet the Chill-Out, Surf-Out, Hang-Out and Max-Out.
The Chill-Out is an SUV with a rounded shape, and it could be seen as an evolution of the LEAF, especially since it’s been confirmed that Nissan’s venerable EV will get a big visual makeover when it is next renewed. The concept is based on the CMF-EV platform and equipped with the e-4orce system - the terminology used by Nissan to designate its all-wheel drive electric vehicles. A production version of this model is expected in 2025.
As for the Surf-Out, the single-cab pickup truck has a bed that’s, well, large - especially in terms of width and depth. The wheel arches are imposing and the traditional black plastic that announces off-road capabilities is present around the fender flares. Nissan explains that its off-road capabilities will be helped by a two-motor all-wheel drive configuration. Different power configurations will be offered. We have already seen reports, by Automotive News most notably, that a compact-sized electric pickup is in Nissan's plans. To be continued.
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